[quote=@Genesis]
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Ryder clutched his chest in mock agony. "Ack! Again with the insults! You wound me! Why don't you just rip my heart from my chest? It'll be faster." He chuckled. "Your lack of trust is agonizing. Truly. Know what? Here. Show of good faith." He pulled out the dagger on his left hip and tossed it on the ground. 
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Nova eyed the dagger on the ground. "What's in it for you to have a fair fight?" she said slowly. His tone still drove her crazy but it seemed as though he'd just surrendered his weapon. She shook her head slightly, irritated that she wasn't able to fully concentrate as she met his gaze. [i]I never have this problem fighting girls or ugly boys,[/i] she thought frustratedly.